An illustrated introduction to the geography of ancient Rome from city to empire, covering the Mediterranean Sea, the Tiber, farm land, natural defenses, building materials, Roman settlements and roads, aqueducts, and more.
An illustrated introduction to daily life in ancient Rome, covering family life, the role of women, children, slaves, Roman homes, common foods, entertainment, clothing, and more.
An introduction to ancient Roman government, discussing Rome's early kings, how the republic was founded, patricians and plebeians, and the change from republic to empire.
Find out what the Romans enjoyed doing in their free time and learn what their food, clothing, and homes were like. Readers will be fascinated (even if some are slightly nauseated by the fact that the Romans considered peacock brains an exotic delicacy).
An illustrated introduction to the technology of ancient Rome, including arches, vaults, and domes, the hypocaust heating system, aqueducts, roads, and more.
An introduction to ancient Roman government, discussing Rome's early kings, how the republic was founded, patricians and plebeians, and the change from republic to empire.
An illustrated introduction to the geography of ancient Rome from city to empire, covering the Mediterranean Sea, the Tiber, farm land, natural defenses, building materials, Roman settlements and roads, aqueducts, and more.
An introduction to the ancient Roman economy, discussing goods they imported from throughout the empire, agriculture, coins, taxes, and related topics.